This site was created to chronicle the significant events in the immigration process of Chinese, Italian and Jewish Canadians in line with major changes in the policy throughout Canadian history



1991
Lots and lots of Italians



The 1991 census stated that over 750,000 Canadians recorded Italian ethnicity as their single background of origin and almost 400,000 listed Italian as part of their ethnic origin. “About 95% of Italian Canadians live in towns and cities, 65% in Ontario, 23% in Quebec and 7% in British Columbia.” In cities where Italians have settled in sufficient numbers, ethnic neighbourhoods have been created these districts are called "Little Italys," where you can find shops, restaurants, and cafes that are rich with Italian culture.